Course Description:

Networking is about the transmission of DATA from point A to point B and back. And it is
about protecting, securing and saving the DATA. Do not forget this!
The course is intended to provide a practical study of networks. Topics will
include; Introduction to networks, peer to peer networking, client server networking, Internet, TCP/IP,
Microsoft protocols, topologies, HTML, installation &
maintenance, and security. The client operating systems will be Linux and Windows
10 and the network operating
systems will be Windows Server 2012.

Note:

The prerequisites for this course are MIS 110 and MIS 140, or at least permission.
You should have a good working knowledge of windows 10.

Course Format:

The text book is just an introduction to networking.
I hope to cover
topics from chapters 1-5, 7, 12 and a few topics from 6-10. Topics not in the book that will be covered are
peer-to-peer networking and Microsoft Windows Server 2012. Server 2012 topics will include its features, uses,
administration and installation. There will be concepts from some of the other chapters and
there will be supplementary topics.
You are
responsible for all the material and concepts we cover in class. Many of the class days will be lecture days. At
the beginning of each class I will ask if there are questions from the previous
lecture. There will also be lab experiences in the various computer labs on
campus. I encourage you to ask questions as they arise during the class. If you
are unable to have your questions answered in class, then see me outside of
class you are welcome to drop in anytime I am in the office. Also, check the
computer labs in the basement of Old Main.

Course Evaluation:

Although I will not formally check attendance, I
do expect you to attend class.

Homework:

Homework will be assigned often. The homework will be scaled at the end
of the term so that perfect homework total is worth 100 points.
All homework is due at the beginning of the next class after it was
assigned. No homework will be accepted
at times other than the due time except with a prior valid excuse or under
extremely extenuating circumstances. All homework must
be done on 8.5 by 11 inches paper only with no ragged edges. Do not turn in
homework torn from a spiral notebook without trimming the ragged edges! Problems must
be numbered. Try to be organized and neat as possible. No red ink or red
pencil may be used on your work. Any homework turned in that does not comply
with these conditions will be ignored.
Do your OWN work. Do not loan homework to a fellow student. It is
okay for
students to help each other and to share ideas and knowledge. Students
who copy homework (cheat) will receive a 0 for the assignment.

Projects:

There will be three projects.
Project I: Campus network paper.
Project II: Publish HTML on our department Sever via SFTP(
or SSh),
Project III: Install a server software
product. The
projects are 15 points each. Students who copy a project will
receive a 0 for all projects.

Exams:

There will be three in
class exams (tentative dates are: Feb.15, March 27 and May 1) and a comprehensive
final exam (May 10 1:00-3:00). Each exam is worth 100 points and the final is worth 120 points. Since
I do not ordinarily give make-up exams, only the most serious reason
constitutes an excuse for missing an exam. Any student who is caught cheating
during an exam, as a first offense, will receive 0 points on that exam.
Students with a second offense of cheating will receive the grade of "F" in the
course.

Final Grade:

Your final grade will be assigned
by taking your total accumulated points and dividing by total number of
possible points (5.65), wherever this resultant fits in the table that is
your final letter grade.

Percent

100-90

89-85

84-80

79-75

74-70

69-65

64-60

Below 60

Grade

A

B+

B

C+

C

D+

D

F

DISCLAIMER:

The schedule is tentative and can be modified at any time if needed. While every effort will
be made to adhere to the syllabus, I reserve the right to amend the syllabus when deemed necessary.
The student is responsible for noting of any changes, which will be announced during class periods. There is no extra credit possibility
for this course on an individual basis. DO NOT ASK! If I decide to use the extra credit option it will be available for the entire class.

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

Attend class prepared, be ready to hand in homework and be ready to work.

If you miss a class you are responsible for the material covered. I will
not re-teach the material during office hours or another class.

You may use a calculator, unless I explicitly say you can not.

If appropriate, a laptop, mobile device or computer may be used for note taking or for use of an e-book,
however I may ask you to move to a less disruptive location. Other uses of such devices is prohibited.

No laptop, mobile device or personal computer may be used during exams.

The following class room behaviors are not acceptable at the University, and will not be tolerated.

Attending class late or leaving class and returning. If you leave do not return!